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1741 of 1944
Other / Sound

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screech - (of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry

Despite its majestic beauty, the eagle screeched so loudly that it seemed out of character.

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1742 of 1944
Bad / Attack

verb

besmirch - To cause harm or damage to the reputation of someone or something

The police apologized after arresting Sally by mistake for shoplifting, but she felt that the rumors it caused left her reputation besmirched.

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1743 of 1944
Bad / Strange

adjective

eerie - Strange and frightening

The woods were dark and eerie, with untold dangers lurking for Sam.

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1744 of 1944
Other / Other

verb

evince - Reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling)

His sense of charity was evinced by the fact that he handed money to every homeless person he saw.

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1745 of 1944
Good / Successful

adjective

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Ambitious - Having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something, and showing determination and eagerness to reach goals.

The team set an ambitious target to double sales within a year.

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1746 of 1944
Other / Wet

verb

parch - Make or become dry through intense heat

The earth was parched from the relentless heat.

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1747 of 1944
Good / Pleasure

verb

bask - To lie exposed to warmth and sunlight for relaxation and pleasure.

When Joe completed the project, he took a week off and did nothing but bask in the sun on the beach, of course totally covered with sun tan lotion.

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1748 of 1944
Good / Pleasure

adjective

delectable - (of food or drink) delicious

The wedding cake looked so delectable that the bride almost wanted to hurry up with the ceremony just so she could have a slice.

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1749 of 1944
Good / Happy

verb

snicker - Give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh; snigger

Jon snickered to himself as everyone went around the group, telling each other about stupid things that they had done as kids.

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1750 of 1944
Other / Sound

verb

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Amplify - To increase the strength, effect, or intensity of something.

Social media can amplify both positive and negative messages.

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1751 of 1944
Bad / Aggressive

verb

wrangle - Have a long and complicated dispute

Even after a year, the senators wrangled over the health-care legislation.

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1752 of 1944
Other / Slow

verb

slink - Move smoothly and quietly with gliding steps, in a stealthy or sensuous manner

The lizard slinked forward, hoping to not scare the fly away before it would be eaten.